CVE-2008-6703 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published 10 Apr 2009 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a stack-based buffer overflow in the game's network packet handling.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2008-6703?

CVE-2008-6703 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 10 Apr 2009. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Stack-based buffer overflow in the IPureServer::_Recieve function in S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl 1.0006 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a compressed 0x39 packet, which is decompressed by the NET_Compressor::Decompress function.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-6703?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Stalker-Game S.t.a.l.k.e.r.\.

How do I fix CVE-2008-6703?

No fix has been published for CVE-2008-6703 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2008-6703 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-6703 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-p3hc-qpwm-jvqc.